Fixed term / secondment for 10 months
If you are a proactive, forward thinking individual who is looking to gain the experience of working within a dynamic service then this is an opportunity for you.
The post will involve working within the Primary Care Mental Health Service in Inverness and will provide an exciting opportunity to the successful applicant. You will be expected to work within a Multi-disciplinary community based team in partnership with GP, Primary Care, 3rd sector and CMHT colleagues, in the delivery of psychological therapy programs with individuals who present with mild to moderate mental health problems using a strength based recovery focused approach that involves the patient as a partner in their care-planning. The post holder is required to undertake duties including individual sessions as well as collaborative group work. This will involve working in the local GP surgeries and on occasion in other community environments. The service will provide sessional input to GP practices within the cluster areas and form an integral part of the provision of mental health care at Tier 1 level. As well as the usual routes of face to face, telephone and electronic contact it is expected that some of this input will be on a virtual basis so confidence in using digital platforms (e.g. Near Me) is a requirement.
You will be a person centred individual who is motivated by improving outcomes for others. Interaction with people should come easy to you. Candidates will be self-motivated, enthusiastic, innovative and responsible for ensuring their ongoing professional development as well as being committed to active involvement in service development. This will ensure the best possible outcomes for patients in our care. Prior experience of working in a mental health setting would be advantageous however, supervision will be provided from within the multidisciplinary team and there will be ongoing continuous professional development opportunities.
A driving licence and access to a car are essential.